Cougars
Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m., the Cougars play their first games of the new year, hosting the Kelowna Rockets at CN Centre. Saturday's game is Four Rivers Co-op Country Night with the Cougars wearing custom denim-inspired jerseys that will be available for purchase by silent and online auction. Fans will be able to ride the mechanical bull in the concourse, hosted by Cougars alumnus and professional bull rider Evan Fuller. First 1,000 19+ fans through the door receive a free Budweiser.
Spruce Kings
Friday at 7 p.m., the Spruce Kings play their first home game of the year, hosting the Cowichan Valley Capitals at Rolling Mix Concrete Arena.
UNBC Timberwolves
Friday at 6 p.m., Saturday at 5 p.m., the women and men basketball teams host the University of Manitoba at the Northern Sport Centre. The women's game goes at 6 p.m. Friday, followed by the men at 8 p.m. The rematch goes Saturday, with the women kicking things off at 5 p.m. before the 7 p.m. men's game.
KinderConcert: String Beans
Saturday, Jan. 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the The Prince George Playhouse, 2833 Recreation Place, experience the narrated story about the life-cycle of string beans featuring the Prince George Symphony Orchestra strings and woodwinds musicians and a fairy ballerina. Join the symphony for a fun-filled, educational concert aimed at children ages three to eight. For more information call 250-562-0800 or email GM@pgso.com.
Caledonia Ramblers
Saturday at 9 a.m., the Ramblers will leave the city hall parking lot for snowshoeing at Lost Lake in Beaverly. It's rated easy-to-moderate with a distance of 7-10 kilometres over gentle terrain and should take about three hours.
Along with snowshoes, participants are urged to bring a daypack carrying extra clothing, lunch, snacks and something hot to drink. Hiking poles and ice cleats may also be handy.
Meet at the city hall parking lot 10 minutes before the 9 a.m. scheduled departure time. The carpool fee is $3.
Nordic Winter Festival
Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club on Otway Road. Various events all day including introductory lessons, races, snowshoe tours, waxing demos and biathlon tryouts. Hot dogs and hot chocolate by donation in the gravel pit from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Acrylic Seaside Sunset
Tuesday, Jan. 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ridge Side Art, 1092 Fourth Ave., escape into this tranquil painting and stare into the painted sunset. Learn design and colour concepts, flow and how to paint rocks the easy way with Christina Watts. Bring your own supplies or opt to use shop supplies for an additional $7. For more information call 250-564-5879 or email christinawatts@ridgesideart.com.
Alban Classical concert
Sunday Jan. 20 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church, 3555 Fifth Ave., Alban Classical presents a Sunday afternoon concert called Classical from Folk, featuring pianist Terry Yeh, violinist Allison Bell, oboist and soprano Erica Skowron and clarinetist Simon Cole. Admission is $20 at the door. See www.albanclassical.org for details.
Storytime
Saturdays until Jan. 26 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Books and Company, 1685 Third Ave., all children are welcome to attend Storytime where stories are read and children are invited to colour, practice drawing skills and make crafts.
New Horizons Adult Band
Every Monday until June 24 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 483 Gillett St., Alban Classical New Horizons Adult Band invites those musician interested to attend. For more information visit www.albanclassical.org or call 250-563-4693 or email admin@albanclassical.org.
Pajama Storytime
Mondays until Feb. 25 from 6 to 6:30 p.m. at the Bob Harkins Branch, Prince George Public Library, 888 Canada Games Way, parents are invited to bring the little ones dressed in their pajamas for stories, songs and rhymes. These events are geared for those up to five years old. For more information call 250-563-9251 or email ask@pgpl.ca.
